Deep down in the ocean, there are underwater mountains called seamounts. They are special places where lots of different tiny organisms, called microbes, live. These microbes are important because they help keep the ocean healthy and full of life. But, they face threats from human activities like fi
The cannabis world is buzzing with talk that Donald Trump might change how marijuana is seen by the federal government. Right now, the law puts pot in the same category as drugs that are super addictive and have no medical use. But if Trump makes a move, that could change. Some people in the cannab
Crypto trading has been on a rollercoaster. Volumes have dropped a lot. They are now at $250 billion. This is way less than the $500 billion seen in early November. Some days, volumes even dipped below $200 billion. This hasn't happened in a while. This slowdown is not new. It has happened before i
Texas has made a bold move into the world of cryptocurrency. The state has invested $5 million in a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). This is a big deal because it could be the start of something new: a state-run crypto reserve. But it's not just about the money. It's about what this could mean fo
Reading is buzzing with special holiday events this season. Let's dive into what's happening. First up, Renewed Spirit Church is hosting a German Christmas service. It's happening on December 21st at 11 a. m. The Reading Liederkranz Chorus will be there, led by Mark Herr. They've been singing toget
Matthew Samuda, Jamaica's Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, has taken on a big role. He is now the president of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA). This group is like the boss of environmental decisions in the United Nations. Samuda got this job during the seventh meeti
Dick Van Dyke, a name synonymous with joy and entertainment, has reached an incredible milestone: 100 years of life. His journey, spanning over seven decades, has left an unforgettable mark on the world of entertainment. From his early days in radio to his iconic roles on stage and screen, Van Dyke
Soil is more than just dirt. It's a bustling world of microbes. Among these tiny life forms, some carry genes that can resist antibiotics. These genes are called antibiotic resistance genes, or ARGs. Scientists wanted to understand how these ARGs form and spread, especially in the soil around plant
A school board member in New Jersey decided to leave her position early. Rebecca Petersen was part of the Raritan Township school board for three years. She chose to step down a month before her term ended. This happened after a long argument about some old social media posts. Petersen said her tim
In the United States, a large number of people use cannabis for medical reasons, such as relieving pain, anxiety, and sleep issues. However, a recent review of 15 years of research suggests that the evidence supporting its benefits is often weak or unclear. Additionally, nearly 30% of medical cannab
